In recent years, Cyprus Halloumi cheese is becoming more and more popular in Poland. As a result, you can find well -known supermarkets on the store shelves. Unfortunately, This is often not the original version of this delicacy.
Traditional, real Halloumi comes only from Cyprusu. It has been made on the island for thousands of years, and in 2021 it was entered to EU Product Register with a Protected name and origin. For this reason, he should have special PDO designation (ang. protected designation of origin).
According to Cypriot recipes Halloumi is made of milk sheepo or from a combination of sheep, goat and cow’s milk. Its composition is strictly defined and should have a maximum of 46% water, at least 43% fat, 22% protein and approx. 3% salt.
Characterizes him whiteare sonsand in consistency is semi -hard and flexible. Cheese with a different composition, appearance or consistency, but with a similar name, they are only imitation of a real Halloumi.
Before buying, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the product label and its composition. Thanks to the verification, we will not come to cheap marketing tricks and we will have a chance to choose real, island delicacy. And it’s really worth it, because it’s both a matter of taste and health.
Cypriots eat him in power and know what they are doing. Halloumi is a treasury of course proteins, but also vitamins B (B12, B2)vitamins A, D, E, K, calcium or phosphorus. Cheese with such a composition in limited amounts can really support health.
Halloumi food Protect PRZed with the development of osteoporosis. Calcium in combination with vitamin K will increase the density of bone mass, prevent damage, fractures and injuries. Elderly people should reach for it and patients after injuries. Consuming cheese will also have a positive effect on the strength of the joints and teeth.
It is also support for eyesight. Halloumi is worth eating because of the high content of vitamin A, which cares for the eyes. Specifically orAwi AID AFTER OF THE EYE. It will reduce the risk of developing diseases such as cataracts, dust blindness, macular degeneration.
What’s more, Halloumi can improve the mood and work of the central nervous system. Will reduce the symptoms of chronic stresslimit the occurrence of depressive states. In addition ensures normal blood pressure and muscle contractions, including myocardial muscle.
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Halloumi is very often served after grilling and rightly so. This cheese is almost created for heating on a grill or at home in a grill pan. Then It gets crunchy from the outsideand its skin becomes a pleasant shell for soft and an aromatic interior.
Before grilling Halloumi, cut in about 1 cm slices. Thanks to this, we will not heat it too long, and yet it will be warm and soft inside.
Heat the grill or cast iron grill pan to a temperature approx. 200 degrees Celsius. Spray the grate gently or grease with fat and put the cheese on it. Halloumi grill 2 minutes after each page. After this time, his ready to give.
Grillowany Ser Hallouumi It will perfectly complement the green salads. In them, it will be well composed with cherry tomatoes, roasted nuts or sunflower seeds, red onion. Its taste will turn up a bit of lemon juice or spicy olive oil.
Besides, it can be used to compose delicious sandwiches, hamburgers, wraps. Solo or in the company of Greek PIT is also given.
Source: wyciecz.to, health.interia.pl, dietetycy.org.pl, Terazpoczy.pl
